Also called: Amusement Ride Mechanic, Attraction Technician
Inspects and repairs theme park rides every night so they're safe the next morning.
At 4 a.m., before the park opens, you walk a coaster's track with a flashlight checking bolts and wheels. You swap worn brake fins, test sensors, and sign the log that says the ride is safe to run.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. High school or associate in industrial maintenance; ride and AIMS certifications.
Ways in: Trade school, Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Industrial Maintenance Technology.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. Sensors flag some wear, but nightly inspections and repairs on real rides stay hands-on.
Classes: Shop class, Electronics CTE, Auto shop, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-9071.
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